How do I know if my older computer is worth repairing? There are several things to consider.

    How old is your computer?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}So if your computer is older than that, then it may not have suitable hardware to make repairing worthwhile.

    How much are new computers nowadays?

    Now brand name Windows 9 or Windows 10 desktop computers with 8GB Ram, 1TB harddrive and DVD are $500 or less.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}You can find new computers for less, but they may not have a satisfying lifespan of 3-5 years or more.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}If you have a computer that you find it hard to get replacement parts, the costs can be high. With that being said, replacing a power supply, video board, cooling fan, or Ram memory chip can be fixed at a fair price{#blank#}4{#/blank#}．

    How long will the repair take?

    You should also consider the time! If the computer is used in your business, the cost downtime(停工期)may be a bigger factor than repair cost.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Many big computer stores have to send your laptop out for repair which can take 2-3 weeks. For business or home, one consideration might be to buy a new computer and repair the old computer if possible.

A. Where can I buy a new computer?

B. Many business replace computer every 3-5years.

C. Desktop computer repairs will usually be faster laptop repairs.

D. How much is the repair cost?

E. New brand name laptops with the same features(特征)are $600 or less.

F. Is my old broken computer worth repairing or fixing?

G. If you are a do-it-yourself enthusiast, you can cut the cost of labor!

    Have you ever tried to write a poem? It's easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics(歌词). A good poem conveys an honest feeling about something. Follow these steps to write a poem.

First, pay attention to the world around you—--little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}You can do just about anything in a poem. That's why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}What would you like your poem to be about? Your poem will be more powerful if you choose a topic you feel strongly about.

    Now free-write for 5 minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Circle these to use in your poem.

    Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn't have to rhyme. It doesn't have to use sentences.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}  And it should sound nice to you.

    Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. Do you like the way it sounds?{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

    I believe that poetry is the most exquisite(优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.

A. Then, choose your topic.

B. Explore different types of poems.

C. Do any words or phrases stand out?

D. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel?

E. But it should show your feelings about the topic.

F. If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don't like.

G. Choose a paragraph from a favorite book and turn it into a poem

    A new report says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage to the oceans and the undersea environment. The findings were announced recently at a United Nations conference. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

    Plastic thrown away carelessly makes its way into rivers and other waterways.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} After a while, it collects in the sea. And plastic never goes away. Plastic is not biodegradable—destroyed by bacteria or natural processes. Instead, it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time. The oceans contain a lot of chemicals and other pollutants(污染物). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. That means harmful material may get into our food supply.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Human beings cause pollution and they can take steps to stop it. They can use fewer single use product containers and throw plastics away correctly. Plastic recycling programs also works—where old bottles and other plastics are collected, broken down and used to make new products. We could reuse bottles in our households many times if we wish to, rather than end it after the first use. We could, when we get rid of that plastic, recycle it and reuse it, which replaces the need for raw materials.

    The report also calls on companies to improve methods for using plastics. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. And it calls for information about the way plastic is thrown out or removed from use. By putting a new value on plastic, industry has a special reason to clean up the environment. But all of the companies must join to deal with the problem.

    The new school year is right around the corner, and the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Kids today are faced with far more than learning new material. Interacting with teachers and other students, bullying (欺凌), peer pressure and school violence are just a few of the challenges children face. The Kern County Sheriff s Office would like to provide the following tips for parents on how to protect your children, and how to teach them to protect themselves.

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    Map out a safe way for your children to walk to school or to the bus stop. Teach your children to always be aware of their surroundings. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Choose a different route or walk on the opposite side of the street.

    Bus Safety

    Make sure your children arrive at least five minutes early for the bus. Be aware that bullying often happens on the bus. Ask your children about their bus rides, who they sit with, and what goes on in the bus.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    After School

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It could be your parents or any of your neighbors who can take care of your children for you. Make sure they inform you of it the moment your children arrive home.

    At School

    Teach your children to resolve problems without fighting. Many parents mislead their children to solve problems by force in fear that their children may be bullied at school, which will only lead to more trouble. Anyway, encourage your children to report bullying behavior, either as a victim or a witness.

A. Getting to School

B. Preparing for School

C. Encourage them to report any bullying behavior on the bus.

D. Some kids just can't wait to return to school after a long holiday.

E. Have your children check in with an adult as soon as they get home.

F. Be aware of slow moving vehicles or parked vehicles that appear to be occupied.

G. Returning to school can be fun and exciting, but it can also be difficult for some children.

    Everyone knows that fish is good for health. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} But it seems that many people don't cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn't difficult{#blank#}2{#/blank#} This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you're standing at the ocean's edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn't fresh.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you'd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don't cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn't as tasty as the fresh one.

    There are many common methods used to cook fish. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} First, lean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it's ready to serve.

A. Do not buy it.

B. The easiest is to steam it.

C. This is how you can do it.

D. It just requires a little knowledge.

E. The fish will go bad within hours.

F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.

G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.

    Is there a best way to pack clothes? The following ideas are of great help to those who are always on the way.

    Where to start?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Once you see how much you lay in front of you, be brave and reduce about a third. Because the truth is like your wardrobe, you never seem to use as much as you take.

    How to deal with clothing?

    Start with your shoes. Put underwear or socks inside them to hold the shape of your shoes. Thus, you can make use of every square inch of space. Once your shoes are firmly in place, fill small gaps with very soft items. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Lay out the first clothes with one end inside the suitcase and the other end dropping over the edge. Put the next clothes on top of this, but place them the other way around. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} In this way, you'll get another flat layer soon. Finally, one by one, fold the clothes back in.

    Where to put non-clothing?

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} These awkward shaped items are difficult to pack. You'd better put them towards the middle give maximum protection. Remember.to double bag your toiletries kit (洗漱袋) to avoid spotting your clothes.

    Top tips:

    If you take a belt, slip them along the inside of your case. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} That will take more space. Next, use the hard shape of the case to offer protection. Leave your toiletries kit in your suitcase, when you return home. It's ready for the next time you travel.

 A. Don't roll belts up.

B. Be sure to put away socks.

C. This idea will create a flat first layer.

D. And then continue laying other clothes.

E. That will make the job a whole lot easier.

F. Lay everything you want to take with you on the bed.

G. Non-clothing items are things like books, toothbrushes and cameras.